For David and Mark, the world of Pomeranian dog shows has been a passion spanning over two decades. Their journey began in 2000 when they welcomed their first Pomeranian, Diva, a stunning solid-black female from breeder Cynthia Wallen. With handler Sherry Lawall guiding her through the ranks, Diva quickly earned her championship title, sparking a lifelong enthusiasm for the sport.
Their love for Poms deepened as they acquired two more from Diane Finch, one of whom became a cherished house pet while the other joined their growing lineup of show dogs. Over the years, David and Mark’s roster evolved, with new additions entering the ring while retired champions enjoyed a life of comfort at home.
After a brief hiatus, the duo reignited their competitive spirit in January 2024 by welcoming Raven, another beautiful black Pom from Cynthia Wallen. Raven’s career soared, swiftly securing her championship under the expertise of handler Deb Wheeler. With excitement mounting, David and Mark expanded their team, acquiring Nikki and Garbo from Annie Coughlin, followed by a purchase from Tony Cabrera of Cricket—an enchanting little Pomeranian who debuted at Nationals with an impressive fourth-place finish in her class.
Cricket’s promising career has continued to flourish, amassing 12 points and three major wins, putting her on the brink of securing her championship title. (EDITOR’S NOTE: As of June 1st, Cricket has now finished her Championship quest, by winning BOB with her handler, Deb Wheeler). However, the true highlight of their comeback has been Nikki’s (Charm City’s Age Of Aquarius) extraordinary rise toward a Grand Championship.
Between April 24-27, 2025, Nikki had an outstanding showing across multiple events:
April 24, Mispillion Kennel Club: Best of Opposite Sex, earning a 4-point major under Judge John P. Wade.
April 25, Wilmington Kennel Club: Another Best of Opposite Sex victory, securing a second 4-point major under Judge Ken J. Murray.
April 26, Wilmington Kennel Club: A third 4-point major under Judge Kenneth E. Berg.
April 27, Penn Treaty Kennel Club: A fourth 4-point major under Judge Eva E. Berg.
With four majors in one weekend—a remarkable feat—Nikki now boasts 30 points and seven majors, putting her well on the path to a Grand Championship title. This thrilling success marks an exciting milestone for David, Mark, and their beloved Pomeranians.
As they continue to navigate the competitive world of dog shows, their unwavering dedication to the sport and their cherished Poms remains as strong as ever. We greatly enjoy having both David and Mark in our club!
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